Archive for July, 2009
For Cory’s Sake by Carolyn Wada
July 31st, 2009 | 
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The planet of Cory has been enslaved by Fear, by the threat of an end to their world. Roci’s outward life typifies the plight of the Coryan people: he has no family; he has been forced into slavery; people are attempting to control him with both the threat and reality of physical violence. Roci is distinct, though, in that he has decided to live in a place he can control—in vivid imaginary lives and worlds which he has created within the untouchable space of his mind. He believes in families though he has never had one, and he believes in compassionate people willing to make sacrifices to save those who cannot save themselves.
When the oppressors appoint a new leader, the sacrificial toll on William’s life rises to a new and very exacting level. Published dissent is now punished with physical, escalating penalties paralleling those given to the slaves. But William continues to write and publish, and then watches in distress (though with a little pride) as two of his children choose his lifestyle as well.
William’s compassion and quiet courage eventually attract a valuable and unexpected ally. The family and their valuable friend struggle onwards—making choices and sacrifices, taking risks, accepting almost unbearable consequences. In the end, they learn how to gain freedom by conquering Fear . . . for Cory’s Sake.
Roci looked up. Ty-ri was a few years older than Roci and was fairly new to the factory. Roci began to tell Ty-ri about the people who might at this moment be trying to save the planet of Cory. He went on for quite a while—until Ty-ri cut him off with, “Why would they do that?”
“Because of the kind of people they are,” answered Roci.
“Why would people like that care to save us?” demanded Ty-ri.
Roci looked contemplatively at Ty-ri for a few seconds, then began to expound on the two layers of identity. Obviously the layer Ty-ri is seeing, when he says “people like that”—is the surfact layer, the details of Roci’s “people” that are accidental, like not being born a slave. These details provide no motivation to save Cory—why would people care about something that really has no impact on their own lives? Well, mused Roci, that would be because of the second layer, their characters, the kinds of people they are . . .
“That doesn’t make any sense,” said Ty-ri.
“You see,” persisted Roci, “there are two layers to who . . .”
“Oh, shut up already,” said Ty-ri, and turned and went to his bed.
Roci lay down in his bed. He felt strongly that there could very well be people who could care about a problem and suffering not their own, enough to be willing to do something about it. There had to be, thought Roci—for without such characters Cory could never be saved.
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Danny Wallace has friends. He has a wife and goes to brunch, and his new house has a couch with throw pillows. But as he nears 30, he can’t help wondering about his best childhood friends, whose names he finds in a long-forgotten address book. Where are they now-and where, really, is he?
Acting on an impulse we’ve all had at least once, he travels from London to Berlin, Tokyo, Australia, and California, risking rejection and ridicule to show up on his old pals’ doorsteps. Memories of his 1980s childhood-from Michael Jackson to Ghostbusters-overwhelm him as he meets former buddies who have blossomed into rappers and ninjas, time-traveling pioneers, mediocre restaurant managers, and even Fijian royalty.
Danny’s attempt to re-befriend them all gives remarkable new resonance to the age-old mantra, “friends forever!”
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With the wit, warmth, and wisdom unique to a third-grade teacher, Phil Done offers priceless lessons in life and learning from a true lover of education.
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Win A Copy Of “Morning Sunshine” by Robin Meade
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Headline News morning anchor Robin Meade shares her approach to overcoming fear, building confidence and finding your true passions.
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Win A Copy Of “The Gift of an Ordinary Day” by Katrina Kenison
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Through her own story of midlife upheaval, the author of the beloved Mitten Strings for God invites mothers to rediscover the wonder of ordinary days with their families as they approach the “letting go” that comes with raising teenagers.
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Win A Copy Of “On The Line” by Serena Williams
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A candid and motivational memoir by tennis star Serena Williams.
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Win A Copy Of “Role of a Lifetime” by James Brown
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Host of CBS The NFL Today, James Brown‘s inspiring memoir will encourage readers with a powerful story of character, integrity and selflessness.
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Win A Copy of “Cult Insanity” by Irene Spencer
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In this shocking follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Shattered Dreams, Irene Spencer tells the full story of her brother-in-law Ervil LeBaron and his unimaginable reign of terror and violence in their polygamist community.
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Win A Copy Of “The Lost Dog” by Michelle de Krester
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Tom Loxley, an Indian-Australian professor, is less concerned with finishing his book on Henry James than with finding his dog, who is lost in the Australian bush.
Joining his daily hunt is Nelly Zhang, an artist whose husband disappeared mysteriously years before Tom met her. Although Nelly helps him search for his beloved pet, Tom isn’t sure if he should trust this new friend.
Tom has preoccupations other than his book and Nelly and his missing dog, mainly concerning his mother, who is suffering from the various indignities of old age. He is constantly drawn from the cerebral to the primitive–by his mother’s infirmities, as well as by Nelly’s attractions. THE LOST DOG makes brilliant use of the conventions of suspense and atmosphere while leading us to see anew the ever-present conflicts between our bodies and our minds, the present and the past, the primal and the civilized.
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Win A Copy Of “$20 Per Gallon” by Christopher Steiner
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Imagine an everyday world in which the price of gasoline (and oil) continues to go up, and up, and up. Think about the immediate impact that would have on our lives. Steiner will probe how the liberation of technology and innovation, triggered by climbing gas prices, will change our lives. The book may start as an alarmist’s exercise…. but don’t be misled. The future will be exhilarating.
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